Charnwood College Riders begin their L Lynch Trophy campaign by hosting NBL D1 side Leicester Warriors on Saturday 18th September with a 3pm tip off. The last time these two sides met was in the same competition where Riders came away with a comfortable 83-67 win. Riders have some exciting players that will be looking to […]
Preseason So far – Riders The Riders return from their trip to the Netherlands, where they gained valuable experience against dutch side Donar Groningen. In their four preseason games, the Riders new roster, featuring new additions Kimbal Mackenzie, Patrick Whelan and Jubril Adekoya, has been gelling with valuable playtime. Whelan impressed in the second of […]
Leicester Riders and the Bentley Project Management have renewed their partnership for Bentley Project Management to again sponsor the reigning BBL Champions for the 2021/22 season. The Riders are one of the most successful teams in BBL history and have one of the top basketball academies in the country, as well as a large community […]
We are delighted to welcome Riders fans back to the Morningside Arena for the 2021 / 2022 BBL season and would like to update you on what has been happening behind the scenes since the last BBL game with fans in March 2020. Refurbished Box Office We have built a brand-new Box Office area in the main […]
Leicester Riders came through two tough pre-season tests on Friday night and Sunday afternoon at Donar Groningen in the Netherlands, the Dutch side winning both 70-59 and 90-72. Without American imports MVP Geno Crandall and Zach Jackson, the games provided an opportunity for new signing American forward Marc Loving to bed into the team, and to provide invaluable […]
Leicester Riders have today confirmed the signing of American forward Marc Loving. Loving, who has played in the NBA G-League for Delaware BlueCoats and Agua Caliente Clippers, has flown in direct to the Netherlands for the Riders games with Donar Groningen. The 6’9” power forward is due to make his debut in tonight’s pre-season game. […]
Sasha Lecuyer will step up and join the Leicester Riders roster for the 2020/21 WBBL Season. The 19 year old guard who recently received her first international call up for the Malta Senior National side steps up to the WBBL squad having spent the past two years at Charnwood College. Last season with the WNBL […]
Riders tipped their preseason off with a 144-69 win in the traditional Red vs Purple matchup, where they hosted feeder club Loughborough Riders of the NBL. Mo Walker led Leicester in a dominant 27 points and 11 rebound performance, while Patrick Whelan scored 21 in his Riders debut. For the first time in over a […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce four returnees from last years squad. Erin Hikin, Robyn Ainge, Katie Januszewska & Eimhear Morris will all suit up again for the Riders in the upcoming 2021/22 WBBL Season. Hikin will enter her third season with Riders after previously being a member of the 2019/20 WBBL Trophy winning side […]
Louise Rouse has signed for the Leicester Riders ahead of the 2021/22 WBBL Season. Rouse makes the switch to the East Midlands after two seasons with the Oakland Wolves where the 19 year old became a mainstay of their side. Last year in WBBL Championship action she averaged 8.2ppg & 5.7rpg in nearly 25 minutes […]
Makana Stone has signed her first professional contract with the Leicester Riders after having an impressive debut season playing in WNBL D1 for Loughborough Riders. Stone was an almost ever-present figure in the Loughborough Riders team, playing 17 out of 19 games and receiving team of the year honours. She had an immediate impact putting […]
Hannah Robb will be returning to the Leicester Riders for the upcoming 2021/22 WBBL Season. Robb played an instrumental part in the Riders winning the WBBL Cup last season with 17 points in the final against the Sevenoaks Suns At only 23 years of age the former Caledonia Pride guard will already be entering her […]
Leicester Riders have confirmed two home pre-season fixtures as Rob Paternostro’s side prepare for the 2021-22 BBL season. Riders fans will get there first chance to get a glimpse of this seasons’ squad in the traditional RED v PURPLE game when Leicester host feeder side Loughborough Riders of the NBL. The game will take place […]
After reaching an agreement with London Lions which sees the departure of Holly Winterburn to the capital, Leicester Riders Managing Director thanks the former Oregon Duck for her efforts in a Riders jersey. “We have a long history with Holly having brought her through the programme, and taking her back after her time at Oregon,” […]
British young gun Victor Ndoukou has been named to the Leicester Riders roster for the 2021-22 season. Ndoukou, who is studying at Loughborough College, will also represent Charnwood and Loughborough Riders following on from last season. “I’m excited to be part of the Riders roster again this season,” reflected Victor. “Being able to compete with […]
Leicester Riders have confirmed they will travel to Holland to face Donar Groningen as part of their pre-season. Donar played in the Basketball Champions League qualifiers and FIBA Europe Cup last season and will act as a good test for Rob Paternostro’s men. “Pre-season is a vital part of our preparations for the new season […]
Riders have added combo guard Kimbal Mackenzie to their roster for the 2021-22 season. Mackenzie, who’s been playing this summer in the CEBL alongside Rider Mo Walker and former Rider Corey Johnson, has signed a one year deal in Leicester after spending two seasons in Spain in LEB Gold. “I’m so excited to be joining […]
Guard Justin Hedley returns to the Riders for the 2021-22 season after making his debut for the club last season. Hedley who is studying at Loughborough University will be in Rob Paternostro’s twelve for this season. “I’m excited to be a part of the Riders for another season. We’re all really looking forward to meeting […]
The 2021-22 season gets underway with two home fixtures in the BBL Cup. Riders face Bristol Flyers on Friday 24th September (7.30pm) before hosting Surrey Scorchers on Sunday 26th September at 5pm. Riders get their defence of the BBL Championship underway with a tasty home fixture against Newcastle Eagles on Friday 29th October 2021 (7.30pm). […]
A new format BBL Cup sees the Riders as one of five teams in the southern group stage. Leicester get competitive action underway against Bristol Flyers at home on Friday 24 September before a return leg on 23 October. The opening weekend also sees Riders host Surrey Scorchers on Sunday 26 September at 5pm, the […]
Derrick Washington joins the Leicester Riders family, taking the reins as head of the Women’s programme for the 2021-2022 WBBL season. Washington, formally Head Coach and Director for the Norwood Flames in NBL 1, Central in Australia and a Minnesota State University alumnus, is looking ahead to pre-season and to getting his team on the […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the signing of American-British power forward Jubril Adekoya this morning. 6’7” Adekoya has spent most of his pro career to date in Spain’s LEB Gold playing for Huesca , Valladolid and most recently Almansa Con Afanion. “I’m super excited to join the Riders!” commented Jubril. “I know a bit about the […]
Season tickets for the 2021-22 BBL campaign are now on open sale! Secure your chosen seat at all Leicester Riders BBL Championship, Trophy and Cup home games for the 2021/22 BBL season! After winning the league title last season in a challenging year we are delighted to be welcoming you back for the new campaign, […]
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Safeguarding If you have a concern to raise on any Leicester Riders Foundation programme or activities which you, or your child are participating in, you can speak to: LRF Welfare Officer: Mandy Payne – [email protected] If you are worried about the immediate safety or welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk please […]
LRF Teams We provide team basketball for boys at U12s, U14s, U15s, U16s and U18s. Across these age groups we currently have 7 boys teams. Within these teams we compete in Conference and Premier National League and the Youth Basketball League (YBL). The girl’s side of the academy is our fastest growing part of the […]
Inclusion Leicester Riders Foundation work closely with Mencap to deliver the Round the World Challenge. Round the World Challenge aims to support people with a learning disability to get out and get active in a way that is flexible, fun and motivating. We worked with North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Foundation studies department to deliver […]
American Zach Jackson has made a return to Leicester Riders, signing a new deal for the 2021-22 season. Jackson, who’s first season was cut-short last term due to injury is now fully fit for the new BBL season. Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro is delighted to welcome Zach back to the Morningside: “We loved working […]
Knife crime The Leicester Riders Foundation is currently working on providing Basketball sessions, inspired by the ‘Carry a Basketball Not a Blade’ (CABNAB) project in London, to the local community and youth workers to educate on the dangers of carrying a knife. This has seen Foundation staff work in schools in the city with students […]
Employment through Sport During February 2020, LRF launched the first project delivery of the Employment Through Sport programme. This programme is a grant funded project, awarded by Futures and the Education & Skills Funding Agency, whose purpose is to support people currently not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) to gain future employment. Leicester Riders […]
National Citizen Service National Citizen Service is the largest youth development programme in the UK, working to provide a unique opportunity to 15 – 17 year olds, to develop key life skills, prepare them for the working world and to mix with new people to develop key communication skills and help develop the local community […]
St Matthews, Ages 12-17, Saturday 10:00-11:00, at St Matthews Centre New College Hoops, Ages 12-17, Friday 18:00-19:30 at New College CLICK HERE to book on to our Satellite Sessions!
Community Camps During half terms and some weekends, the Foundation will host Community Camps for those between the ages of 8 and 16. Attendees will arrive at 10am, then leave at 4pm. Camp tickets are available for £20 a day, though there may be a discounted a rate if you attend all days. On community […]
Arena Development sessions The Foundation provides weekly sessions at the home of the Leicester Riders, the Mattioli Arena. These sessions are open for anyone up to the age of 18, all genders, and are open to anyone regardless of ability. The sessions are taken by our expert coaches, who will take into account the variety […]
University provision The Leicester Riders Foundation have a strong long-standing partnership with DeMontfort University and the University of Leicester. The foundation provides bespoke high-quality coaching for the University Men’s basketball 2nd team at the University of Leicester and for the Women’s first team at Demonfort University. These partnerships see Foundation coaches deliver multiple practices per […]
Hoops 4 health The Hoops 4 health programme is delivered by the Leicester Riders Foundation alongside Leicester Riders professional BBL players and supported by Loughborough University School of Business and Economics. It is aimed at pupils in years 5 and 6. The roadshow will consist of a 2-hour session (four stations at 20 minutes) in […]
Objectives The Leicester Riders Foundation aims to work in our local community of Leicester and Leicestershire in a variety of ways using sport as our vehicle to achieve the following aims and objectives: To promote and develop a sustainable community participation route within sport and recreation to improve people’s health and wellbeing. To provide education […]
Corey Johnson, Aaron Falzon, Ali Fraser and Mustapha Heron will not return to the Riders next season it has been confirmed this morning. “We’d like to put on record our thanks to Corey, Aaron, Ali and Mustapha who have all contributed to a title-winning team last time out,” commented Managing Director Russell Levenston. “Corey had […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 6’5” shooting guard Patrick Whelan. Whelan, who has spent the past three seasons at Real Murcia in Spain, is the brother of Jordan Whelan who played in the BBL last season for Manchester Giants. The Warrington-born star is keen to get started… “Excited to be a […]
Fans of British basketball will be welcomed back to the first event of the season as the British Basketball Cup Finals return to Utilita Arena Birmingham. The 2022 British Basketball Cup Finals take place on Sunday 30 January with two amazing games to entertain fans as teams from the WBBL and BBL compete for the […]
Great Britain international guard Conner Washington has committed his future to the Riders having signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Morningside Arena until the summer of 2024. Washington, who has made 246 league appearances for the Riders, won his eleventh trophy with the club last year, his fourth league title. “It […]
Leicester Riders are bringing you a fun filled family event in partnership with Leicester based and worldwide stocked clothing brand HYPE in partnership with Basketball England and Leicester City Council. The event will take place at Humberstone Gate next Saturday 10th July, starting at 10am and finishing at 5:30pm. Throughout the day, Leicester Riders Foundation players of […]
The Morningside Arena, home of the Leicester Riders, has announced plans for a 1,200 metres squared Extension, to increase the flexible use of the Arena. The Arena is the largest indoor venue in the city with a capacity for up to 3,000, and stages many national and international Events, both in sport and culture, as […]
Riders have announced this morning that popular forward Jamell Anderson won’t be returning next season. Anderson, who was named in the BBL’s defensive team of the year, has spent 8 seasons in the East-Midlands since 2011. “My time at the Riders has been so eventful, I’ve played alongside some of the best players to play […]
The 2021 BBL League Champions Leicester Riders and accountants Torr Waterfield have agreed to extend their partnership for another three years in a wide-ranging sponsorship deal. As well as winning the BBL Championship for the fifth time in May, Riders have highly successful women’s, underage and student programmes, and deliver a range of community projects […]
Title: WBBL & Loughborough University Women’s Head CoachStart date: 1st August 2021Salary: Competitive Salary depending on Experience & level of QualificationsReporting to Leicester Riders: Russell Levenston (MD)Reporting to Loughborough University: Jo Emmett (Head of Performance Programmes) Leicester Riders and Loughborough University are seeking an outstanding Head Coach for the women’s programme to oversee coaching, delivery, […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) has become the first national professional sports organisation in the UK to launch a wellbeing hub for its community. The pioneering platform, developed for the BBL by tech company Frog Systems, uses videos of people sharing their life experiences of issues such as depression and racism to signpost organisations and […]
After a successful first season in the BBL, high-flying William Lee will get to play in front of the Morningside Arena crowd next season having signed a new one year deal. Lee, who made the BBL defensive team of the season, impressed for his aerial ability and defensive qualities which saw him average 1.3 blocks […]
Charnwood WEABL and EABL were both victorious against Sheffield College. WEABL The Riders WEABL claimed an 82-72 win. The home team had a slow start as Sheffield took a four-point lead to end the first quarter. Charnwood slowly clawed their way back and gathered momentum for a 10-0 run. Molly James and Katie Januszewska had […]
Charnwood Academy graduate Greg Wild has signed his first professional contract with Leicester Riders. Wild, who featured in both the BBL roster for Leicester and NBL roster for Loughborough last term, has committed his future to the programme signing a four-year contract. “It’s a surreal feeling signing my first professional contract with such a decorated […]
Leicester Riders have secured the signature of Canadian-born centre Mo Walker who has signed a new two-year deal, taking him to the end of the 2022-23 season. “Obviously the last two seasons were very tough on Mo, two difficult injuries, but we were very happy to see him recover and make it back for the […]
Riders Captain Darien Nelson-Henry is looking forward to another year in Leicester next term. Having signed a two-year deal last July, the American big who will be back for his third season, is also studying for his Masters degree at the Business School at Loughborough University. “I am extremely excited to be coming back to […]
Starting in September 2021, the Leicester Riders are looking for local talent to join their Charnwood College Development squad. The Development Squad is open to Boys aged 16-19. The squad will follow a 10+ hour weekly programme consisting of Games, Team Practices, Skill Sessions, Strength & Conditioning and Video review sessions alongside quality education at […]
League MVP and star American guard Geno Crandall will return to the Riders next season! Crandall lit up the BBL this season winning the league, journalist’s association and club’s MVP awards. “I’m excited to be coming back to the Riders next season,” commented Crandall. “I have loved my time here and I can’t wait to […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce a new multi-year contract with Head Coach Rob Paternostro has been agreed. “I’m thrilled to extend my deal with the Riders. I have enjoyed everything about being the Head Coach here and am looking forward to the future,” commented Rob Paternostro. “It’s home for my family and I. I […]
Last night Leicester Riders announced it’s award winners for the 2020-21 campaign. A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners Our Neighbourhood, Everards and Spice Bazaar along-with our individual award sponsors. Coach of the Year – sponsored by the Trophy Parlour Rob Paternostro Most Improved Player of the Year – sponsored by the Loughborough […]
Both the Charnwood teams defeat Manchester basketball academy over the weekend. Charnwood WEABL took home a 54-77 road win against the Mystics in the WEABL Summer Showcase. Despite a close first half between both teams, the Riders changed the course of the game with a 35-point third quarter as well as holding the host team […]
Well, it was not the final outcome we desired, that much is obvious. However, it is hard to be bitter after such an amazing season with an amazing team. Of course, the sour taste will remain in our mouths for some time. That much is inevitable. Yet, it is somewhat comforting to see Newcastle carry […]
It was a tough night for us against the Eagles in that second leg – no question. But you have to give credit to Newcastle, they played really well in the second leg, and did it also in the first game. To get back like they did in the first leg after our hot start was […]
The Riders faced the Reading Rockets in the Play-off quarter finals on Saturday, 15th May. They were looking to bounce back after their loss against the Rockets in April. Riders were able to overcome a tough match and go through into the semi-finals. A very close first quarter with a strong defence from both teams, led […]
American guard Geno Crandall has been named the Molten BBL Most Valuable Player for the 2020-21 season. Crandall who has had a massive impact on the league in his debut season with the Riders led the side to its fifth League Title. “I’m honoured to have been chosen as the MVP of the league. I […]
Coach Rob Paternostro has been named the Ed Percival Molten BBL Coach of the Year for the 2020-21 season. The Riders head coach successfully steered the team to a fifth League Title with a 24-6 record in the league. It’s also a league record sixth time that Coach Rob has picked up the trophy. “It’s […]
The Riders’ league-winning season draws to a close, after a 164-146 aggregate loss to the Newcastle Eagles in the BBL playoff semi-finals. Led by 13 points and 11 rebounds from Darien Nelson-Henry, the Riders fell short of a fourth-quarter comeback after entering the final period down 14. MVP candidate Rahmon Fletcher dominated the tie for […]
The Riders take on the Eagles in the second leg of the BBL playoff semi-final. Tipping off at 5:00pm Thursday, a transformed ‘May Madness’ Morningside Arena will host a clash deciding which side progresses to the BBL final. Season So Far – Riders The Riders have thrived this year with a hounding athletic defence. Ranked […]
Holly Winterburn has been selected as the 2020-21 WBBL Young Player of the Year. Within the last four years, this is the third time the GB guard has won this award. This season, Holly has stepped up in a leadership role and has been an offensive threat within the league. As one of the youngest […]
Holly Winterburn is selected into the 2020-21 Molten WBBL First Team and is the youngest player on the squad. After returning from Oregon, Winterburn stepped into a leadership role for the Riders and has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the WBBL. Holly is a continual threat on the court and the statistics […]
Azania Stewart and Ella Clark are voted in the 2020-21 Molten WBBL Defensive Team of the Year. Riders had a reputation for their tenacious defence and Stewart slid right in when she joined the team. The GB Olympian led the league with 1.9 blocks per game and averaged 8.8 rebounds. Azania had double-digit rebounds five […]
The Morningside Arena are excited to welcome you back to meet the 2021 BBL League Champions the Leicester Riders. The Arena has completed a refurbishment and added additional facilities to reassure guests that they can confidently return to the venue they have missed. BOOK YOUR SLOT Join us on Wednesday 19th May for… A soft […]
The BBL playoff semi-final remains firmly in the balance, after the Riders beat the Eagles 77-76 in the first leg. The Riders led their long-standing rivals by as much as 20, yet a comeback from the Eagles set up a dramatic second leg. 20 points, seven assists and four steals from Geno Crandall led the […]
The Riders take on the Eagles in the first leg of the BBL playoff semi-final. Tipping off at 5:00pm Tuesday, a transformed ‘May Madness’ Morningside Arena will host the clash of BBL titans. Season So Far – Riders The Riders display of dominant basketball saw them progress to the semi-finals, comprehensively beating the Flyers 177- […]
Holly Winterburn and Azania Stewart are voted in the Molten WBBL All-British Team of the Year. Winterburn was unanimously voted in by the WBBL coaches and is the youngest to make the team. The captain continually filled the stat sheet with an outstanding 36 points against BA London Lions and a near triple-double with 16 […]
Charnwood College Riders defeat Derby Trailblazers Academy in their WEABL Summer Showcase opener, 64-52. After one lead change in the first quarter, the Riders remained in control throughout the contest. A three from both Molly James and Kate Davies helped the hosts go on a 8-point scoring run in the first. However, Derby scraped their […]
Charnwood College Riders defeat Derby Trailblazers Academy in their EABL Summer Showcase opener, 83-69. Out the gate, Riders showed their defensive tenacity scoring 11 out of 21 points off Derby turnovers. After 11 lead changes, the host team had a short nine point run until Blake Bowman’s offensive versatility closed the gap for the Trailblazers. […]
LRF Academy The Leicester Riders Foundation Basketball Academy is an elite development opportunity for young people inspired to play basketball within Leicester City, Leicestershire County and the East Midlands. The LRF Basketball Academy is part of the Leicester Riders Basketball Club Elite Performance Pathway. Formed in 2014 the programme is heading into its 10th season […]
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EDUCATION The Leicester Riders Foundation offers a variety of developmental coaching packages to schools across Leicester and Leicestershire. We provide an engaging provision predominately across Key stage two and three- children between the ages of 8 and 14, introducing, developing and inspiring a new generation of players across Leicester and Leicestershire. We aim to further […]
In the last encounter between the Loughborough Riders and Nottingham Trent University back in December, the Riders won in a close one-point game. The Riders were looking to take the win again and were able to do exactly that in another close match. The Rides came out stronger of the two teams and stayed in […]
On to the Semi Finals! After a great start up in Newcastle, it was a comfortable game for us on Wednesday in Worcester. Much like the regular season, we took care of business early on. This made the second leg a little more relaxed, however, we finished with another desirable result. We are matched up […]
The first leg Against Bristol was an excellent result for us, and even at halftime, with just a three-point margin, I was feeling good about us. We had got open looks and just not knocked the shots down, so I felt that would come. But we did need to do a better job of keeping them off […]
The Riders cruised through to the semi-final of the BBL playoffs, beating the Bristol Flyers 92-77 in the second leg and 177-135 on aggregate. William Lee led the Riders with 17 points, nailing three of his six three-point attempts in a comfortable game after a dominant first leg. Geno Crandall demonstrated the effect he can […]
The Riders face off against the Bristol Flyers in the second leg of the BBL Playoff quarter-final, after a dominant display in the first leg. The Riders beat the Flyers 85-56, after a monumental second-half performance, winning by 26 in the final two periods. Season So Far – Riders The league champions continued their hot […]
Tough May Madness quarterfinal for the Riders women as they fall to Newcastle Eagles, 73-79. Riders started the game off strong with an 8-0 run before Newcastle’s Perez hit a jump shot to shift the momentum back into the host’s favour. The second quarter gave Eagles their first lead of the game where they never […]
The Riders kicked off May Madness with a bang, dominating the first leg of the quarter-final to beat the Bristol Flyers 85-56. A commanding second half, which Leicester won 52-26, puts them in a strong position entering the second leg on Wednesday. Geno Crandall enjoyed a tremendous double-double with 21 points and ten assists, leading […]
Riders kick off their May Madness and play-off campaign on bank holiday Monday at 5:00pm, facing the Bristol Flyers at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. The Leicester side look to build on their regular season success as champions in the first leg of the quarter finals. Season so Far – Riders The Riders enter […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) and Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) will be joining our sporting colleagues across football, cricket, rugby and others in the social media boycott this weekend from 3pm Friday 30 April through Monday 3 May. Sport has the power to bring all communities together and, as we have experienced through the […]
After a great start to the NBL D1 Men’s play-offs, Loughborough Riders prepare to face Solent Kestrels in the play-off quarter finals on Saturday 1st May, 3:30pm away at Solent Sports Complex. Season so Far – Riders Hoping to secure a win this weekend, the riders have had quite a had quite a journey to become […]
Leicester Riders will play Bristol Flyers over a two-legged series in the opening round of the BBL Play-offs. Riders punched their ticket in the play-offs a while back and having won the league title this past Sunday also found out their May Madness opponent. Following a two-point win over Manchester Giants, Bristol Flyers confirmed their […]
I will keep this one short and sweet everyone… Your Leicester Riders have won the 2020-21 League Championship!!! As we all know, there were a variety of scenarios which could have led to this final outcome. And, despite it coming down to the last game of the season, we got it done! I am so very […]
I was really ecstatic after Riders claiming the league title again in Cheshire on Sunday. We did not really want it to come down to the last game, but so be it. But winning again, and winning like that, was an amazing feeling. With it came down to the last day, I’m so proud of […]
On 25th April, we saw a replay of the fixture we had last week between the Leicester Riders and the Sevenoaks Suns. However, this time round, the Riders were able to take the win against the number 1 seed and were the first team to defeat the Suns this season. The Riders celebrated their win after […]
Champions! The Riders won their fifth BBL Championship title in eight years, dispatching the Cheshire Phoenix in a commanding 97-65 win. Led by a 19 point game from their captain, Darien Nelson-Henry, Leicester took a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back, winning by their biggest margin of the season. The Riders […]
It all comes down to this! Should the Riders win their final game of the season on the road against the Cheshire Phoenix, they will be crowned winners of the BBL Championship title. Season So Far – Riders The table toppings Riders’ season draws to a close with a high stakes game to win the […]
Big win for the Riders as they defeated BA London Lions on the road, 80-84. This game determined the second and third position in the WBBL Championship and playoff ranking. It was a competitive game from the offset as London Lions grabbed an 8-point lead to finish the first quarter. Out the gate, Leonard and […]
In the last encounter between the Loughborough Riders and Reading Rockets, the Riders emerged victorious and they were looking to do the same during their first playoff game this season. A tough game between the 8th and 9th seed led to the Riders securing a 75-68 win, putting them through to the next round. The Rockets started […]
The Riders are one win away from the BBLChampionship title, after leading wire to wire to blow out the Glasgow Rocks 93-67. Mustapha Heron scored his career-high in professional basketball, leading Leicester with 26 points, and grabbing 10 rebounds for an impressive double-double. Ali Fraser also enjoyed a season high performance, scoring 21 points off […]
BBL Championship remains in the Riders’ hands. Should they win their remaining two league games, they will be crowned champions. Season So Far – Riders Top of the BBL Championship table, with a 22-6 record, the Riders have the title in their sights. They are the league’s most efficient team, knocking down 47.8% of their […]
After a turbulent season, the Lboro Riders begin their playoff journey vs Reading Rockets at home, Loughborough University Netball Centre. Both teams will be fired up to win in the 8th vs 9th matchup; this being the first playoffs since COVID-19 hit, after last season’s cancellation of the season. Tip-off is at 2:30 PM in what promises […]
Tough road game for the Riders as they fell to the Sevenoaks Suns, 51-63. Leicester kept it to a three-point game to finish the third, but Sevenoaks’ fourth quarter run consolidated the win. Out the gate both teams went on a rally until Ella Clark hit a three to give Riders a 5-point lead. […]
The Riders fell just short of an awe-inspired fourth-quarter comeback, losing to the Lions 86-81. Leicester pulled the game to within one point after entering the fourth quarter down 16, but couldn’t see the game home in the clutch. William Lee produced a performance of the highest standard, dropping a season-high 25 points to pair […]
May Madness is ready to take over the best British basketball teams with all eyes on the prize of reaching the showpiece finale of the Play-Offs. And this year sees an exciting change as the WBBL and BBL series sees 20 games across two weeks and three venues with Week 1 of the series featuring […]
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As the race to the end of the season hots up, we’re looking forward to May Madness with an amazing Facebook giveaway to say thank you for your support this season! The May Madness Fan Pack includes tickets to all the 2022 BBL and WBBL Finals, a Sure Shot Hot Shot unit, Molten balls and […]
The top two teams in the BBL face off in a potentially title deciding clash. Should the table-topping Riders overcome the second placed Lions, they will be crowned league champions. Season So Far – Riders The Riders league best 22-5 record has been built from efficiency and rim protection. They top the BBL in field […]
Our loss this weekend to the Eagles was disappointing to say the least. We came out strong, and executed as we had planned all week. In the first half, we were the team that we have displayed throughout the season. In the second half, however, we were anything but that. We came out lackadaisical without […]
We knew going to Newcastle Eagles last Friday night up there that they were going to be up for it, after a couple of disappointing performances recently by their standards. I knew that also from when we were up there last time and the disappointment in their whole club about the last loss to the […]
A new structure has been announced for this years’ ‘May Madness’ Play-offs with the BBL and WBBL featuring 20 games across two weeks and three venues. Sky Sports will be showing all games for free on their YouTube channel for fans in the UK with the BBL semi-finals and the BBL and WBBL Finals also […]
The Leicester Riders flourished in their Saturday game against the Essex Rebels. Leading from the first few minutes, the Riders women ensured they created a struggle for the Rebels throughout, which led them to a final score of 71-42. Taking control of the game from the offset, Leicester Riders adopted both strong defence and explosive […]
The Riders lost a hard-fought contest, falling on the road to the Newcastle Eagles 90-80. A competitive tie between long-standing rivals came down to the final minute of play, but a monumental second-half performance from Newcastle overcame an 11 point Riders halftime lead. Leicester had contributions from every player on the court, led by a […]
The top team in the British basketball League take on the league’s most historic. Travelling to the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Friday for a 7:30pm tip, the Leicester Riders look to secure BBL silverware in the final regular season clash with their oldest rivals Newcastle Eagles. Season so Far – Riders The Riders […]
The Leicester Riders were looking to bounce back from their loss against the BA London Lions from their previous encounter in March and they were able to do exactly that by securing a 83-74 win at their home game on 14th April. This match was one the most anticipated games of the WBBL Championship and they […]
Another thriller at the top of the table! It was an exciting matchup from start to finish. With Plymouth on a winning streak throughout March, we knew it would be a tough game. And, thanks to solid, well distributed play from our guys, and a few fortuitous plays throughout the game ultimately ended in our favour after […]
I was delighted the way the team played against Plymouth Raiders last Saturday. It was our third game in six days, and we were up against a team in Plymouth with a big squad and playing tremendous, winning basketball. They were a team in form, and we knew we were going to be up against it. […]
The last time we saw the two local rivals go head-to-head, the Loughborough Riders beat Leicester Warriors with a 2-point lead. This time, they were looking to bag yet another win and didn’t disappoint. From the beginning, we saw a close game, with both teams neck and neck throughout and able to respond to each […]
Leicester Riders were once again able to prevail against the Nottingham Wildcats on 11th April at their home game. The very fast paced first quarter put the Riders in the lead at 17-13. The second quarter was in favour of the Riders who came back even stronger in both their offense and defence. They allowed the […]
The Riders displayed the composure and experience of a league-leading ball club to see out an overtime thriller, beating the Plymouth Raiders 93-85. Darien Nelson-Henry’s 19 point performance led the Riders for the second straight game, accompanied by a team-high seven rebounds. Geno Crandall, despite struggling with a wrist injury throughout, demonstrated his toughness, playing […]
The Riders return to the Morningside Arena Saturday for a top two clash. Taking on the surging Plymouth Raiders at 6:00pm, the Riders look to complete a season sweep and spoil the visiting side’s win streak. Season So Far – Riders The Riders remain the premier team in British Basketball. An impressive 18-point mid-week win […]
Darien Nelson-Henry led a dominant Riders display, with 14 points and seven rebounds in a 75-57 away win against the Worcester Wolves. In the final 13 minutes, the Riders beat their opponents 27-11, flexing their defence which ranks second in the BBL to hold the Wolves to just 23 second-half points. Geno Crandall marked his second […]
The Riders look to end an epic three-game series with a win, facing the Worcester Wolves in a battle for the head to head between the two sides. Tipping off at 7:00pm, the University of Worcester Arena is in store for another tightly contested thriller. Season So Far – Riders In a face-off between the […]
It was an exciting weekend to be a Rider’s fan, and a Rider’s player. While the game was exciting, and we may have allowed it to get a little closer than we would like… the true excitement came with the return of some well missed faces on the court! It was great to have Geno back on […]
We had a good win against the Giants in Manchester but to be fair you need to give credit to Manchester. They shot the ball extremely well and Satchell was amazing with his shooting. He scored 36 points and made a lot of very tough shots. I thought we controlled most of the game without ever really putting […]
Leicester Riders once again dominated on the court by securing a 94-51 win against the Durham Palatinates on 4th April at their home game. The Riders took control of the game in the first quarter itself by leading 20-13. They continued to play to their strengths and were able to increase their lead in the second […]
The Riders responded to their midweek loss with a clutch win, as they beat the Manchester Giants 90-87 in a nailbiting finish. Corey Johnson displayed nerves of steel, as his late free-throws were ultimately the difference between the two teams. Manchester had a chance to send the game to overtime, led by a career-high scoring […]
After a disappointing loss in mid week, Riders looks to bounce back. Tipping off at 5:00pm, the National Basketball Performance Centre plays host to an Easter Sunday clash between the Riders and the Giants. Season so Far – Riders The Riders currently possess the premier spot in the BBL table, sitting 1st with a lead of […]
Our high spirits after a decisive win came crashing down after Tuesday’s defeat. There are no excuses we can make. It came down to complacency and a lack of focus on our part. After beating Bristol handily on Saturday, we came into Tuesday’s game thinking it would be a similar result. They came out with […]
The race for the Playoffs is heating up and the BBL continues to show how competitive it is. There has been some amazing results this season, with the last week or so no different. We were playing Bristol twice in three days – always a tricky proposition, we saw that earlier in the season with […]
The dates of the new-look 2021 Ball Out 3×3 Tour have been confirmed.Ball Out 3×3 and Basketball England will collaborate on an exciting expansion of the iconic 3×3 tour this summer. ‘Ball Out 3×3 in partnership with Basketball England’ will feature eight qualifying events across the country during summer, culminating in two days of finals […]
The Flyers broke a five-game Leicester win streak, as they beat the Riders 80-54. A dominant fourth-quarter performance put the game to bed, which was competitive entering the final period. By clogging the paint, the Flyers held the BBL’s most efficient offence to 37% from the field. This was the second of a back to […]
The Riders return home to face the Bristol Flyers for the second game of the double-header. Tipping off at 6:00pm at the Morningside Arena, the Riders look for repeat success in the rematch. Season So Far – Riders The Riders face the Flyers for the second time in four days, confident after an away win […]
Riders have an excellent doubleheader weekend, winning yet another game today against the Newcastle Eagles. The last time we saw the two teams meet, Leicester Riders were strong with their defence, leading them to victory. Today’s game was no different. With the constant, strong defensive strategy, the team made it hard for the Eagles from […]
Conner Washington’s colossal effort led the Riders to a 76-62 win against the Bristol Flyers. In Geno Crandall’s absence, the GB guard played every minute of the game, recording 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, leading the team in each category. He had a season-high in both points and rebounds, as he continued to […]
The Leicester Riders women had a great start to their weekend set of games as they were victorious against the Manchester Mystics this evening. The team took the lead from the first quarter and kept a healthy gap throughout the game to ensure their win. While the Mystics struggled to shake the ladies with their […]
Loughborough Riders Men were looking to bounce back from their loss against the Bradford Dragons from their previous match in February and they were able to do exactly that by securing a 86-70 win at their home game on 27th March. Both the quarters of the first half got off to a very slow start. The […]
After last weekends break, the Riders take the court again on Saturday at 7:30pm for the first of a double-header, travelling to the SGS College Arena in Bristol to face a hungry Flyers side. Season So Far – Riders The Riders were impressive in their last performance, outlasting a gritty Cheshire Phoenix side to end […]
After signing for the Riders last month, Mustapha Heron enjoyed a breakout game for the Riders, dropping a season-high 19 points as Leicester beat the Cheshire Phoenix 82-70. In the absence of the BBL’s second-highest assist maker Geno Crandall, Conner Washington dominated the playmaking responsibilities. He played every minute of the first half, and finished […]
The Riders look for revenge Wednesday against a hot Phoenix side. Tipping off at 6:00pm, the Morningside Arena hosts a clash between two teams looking to snuff out each other’s winning streaks. Season So Far – Riders Leading the BBL table by 10 points, the Riders have started to build another impressive winning streak, coming […]
Following a big weekend, we faced Surrey in the middle of the week. It was our third game in five days, and I was a little beat up after the tough weekend. The first half looked good for us, with a decent lead going into the locker room at halftime. We knew we made some mistakes […]
It was good to have a weekend off after some tough games in recent weeks. Last Wednesday we knew we were facing a tough game against the Surrey Scorchers, particularly after the two wins last weekend over our rivals Newcastle and London. Those games will have taken a lot out of the team physically and emotionally, and […]
St. Patrick’s Day may be known as a day of luck, but the Riders relied on much more than just fortune in a composed clutch performance, beating the Scorchers 90-87. The importance of building off two huge weekend wins could not be overstated entering the game, and the Riders dispatched the Scorchers late to win […]
After two impressive performances the Newcastle Eagles and the London Lions, the Leicester Riders look to continue their winning play against the Surrey Scorchers at the Morningside Arena Wednesday at 6:00pm. Season So Far – Riders Last weekend the Riders extended their lead over rivals Newcastle Eagles and the surging London Lions with a pair […]
A huge weekend for the Riders! I am so proud of the way that the guys have rallied after two tough losses. We knew this was going to be a season-defining weekend, and we pulled through with determination and grittiness. Our Sky battle against Newcastle on Friday displayed the versatility of our team — with 7 players […]
Going into these two huge games last weekend, against Newcastle and London, we were coming off a pair of very close losses, and particularly for the Cheshire game, we realised our defensive intensity was not at the level it should have been. We spent a lot of time last week reviewing tape and how we […]
Loughborough Riders picked up another valuable away win 95 – 77 against the Reading Rockets on Sunday 14th March. Riders proved too hot to handle for the Rockets as they took control of the game from start to finish. Rockets only led for the first two minutes of the game, thanks to a tip in from […]
The riders are on a roll, as their hosted game against the London Lions adds to their winning streak! With a final score of 76 -42, the Riders started and finished strong. Leading with 47-19 at half time, the ladies did not get too comfortable, instead continued a high level of intensive play, adjusting to […]
A first-class defensive second-half earns the Riders a 77-73 win against the London Lions. Offence wins games, but defence wins championships, and that phrase has never rung truer than in this game. The Riders held the league’s best-ranked offence to just 19 second-half points, In arguably the most important game in the Riders season so […]
Leicester Riders Women were looking to keep their winning momentum in play and were able to do so by securing a 70-62 win against the Cardiff Met Archers at the Loughborough University. Riders fell short by 2 points at the end of the first quarter. However, by putting up a stronger offence, they were able […]
After a resounding, all crucial win over rivals Newcastle Eagles in front of Sky Sports cameras, the Riders finally return home to the Morningside Arena. Waiting for them at 5:00pm Sunday is another tough, and equally important challenge, the London Lions. Season So Far – Riders Riders got back to winning ways in emphatic style […]
Riders recorded their biggest win in Newcastle since 1991, as they beat the Eagles 99-73. Their team scoring saw them bounce back from last week’s loss at the buzzer, with seven Leicester players scoring in double digits to see them past their historic rivals. A 14-4 run to end the third quarter, kick-started by a […]
Glencar have agreed to extend their partnership as a key sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 season. After a successful initial sponsorship activation with the Riders back in December for our first game on Sky Sports, Glencar have agreed to support the club and it’s pathway for the remainder of the season. Glencar are […]
Taking place in front of the Sky Sports cameras at 7:30pm Friday, the Riders travel to the newly named Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle looking to secure a win in their first of two games this weekend. Season So Far – Riders Still sitting at the top of the table, the Leicester Riders look to […]
Another heartbreaker over the weekend…after having the weekend to mull this one over there are a few things that stand out to me, and the team, as key factors that we need to take away from this game. Our defensive intensity needs to pick up. We are relying too much on our talent offensively, and […]
The match at Cheshire was another amazing game. It was a heart-breaking loss coming off the overtime loss at Worcester on the previous Sunday, but we knew we were facing a tough team, when they are at full strength. I thought that when I would look at the tape after the game, I would find […]
Leicester Riders have been knocked out of the WBBL Trophy by BA London Lions, 59-73. From the jump, London put pressure on the Riders by going on a quick 8-0 run. Hannah Robb made a layup to quiet the Lions but quickly picked up a foul to put London’s shooting guard, Cassie Breen, on the […]
Leicester fall to Essex Rebels on the road (76-82) in their first regular-season matchup. It was a close game throughout as both teams battled it out on floor. Deangelique Waithe put the Rebels on her back with a monster 27 points and 15 rebounds. Out the gate both teams had a slow start and were […]
Kahron Ross capped off his 29 points with a game-winning bucket, draining a three at the death to beat the Riders. They were his 19th points of the fourth quarter, as he and Geno Crandall battled in the clutch. Crandall and Corey Johnson had 21 each in the game, in another tough late loss, while […]
The Riders travel to the Cheshire Oaks Arena on Friday at 6:00pm, taking on the Cheshire Phoenix in the BBL Championship and looking to bounce back from last Sunday’s thrilling overtime loss in Worcester. Season So Far – Riders The Riders had their 11-game winning streak snapped last Sunday by the Worcester Wolves in a […]
Forgive me if my tone is not as chipper as usual, I am not sure how well I convey my feelings through writing sometimes…I wanted to be sure to apologise, as the taste from last night’s loss has not left my mouth. The high of Corey’s huge shot on Friday night has been met with the low of […]
It was a tough weekend for the us but I was satisfied overall with the performances, considering the circumstances.We knew what a good side the Worcester is, and we were 2 starters down, with our replacement, Mustafa Heron, just flown in on Thursday, and William Lee struggling with a leg injury. So, we expected a tough […]
Riders grabbed a 92-71 victory at home over the Oaklands Wolves with four players scoring double digits. After the narrow defeat last weekend to Hemel Storm, Riders were looking to bounce back and get back to winning ways. This is exactly what they did with a controlled performance on both ends of the court. Young Charnwood […]
Loughborough Riders Women were looking to recover from their loss in the previous match against Solent Kestrels. With their strong performance in both offence and defence, they were able to secure a 81-55 win against COLA Southwark at their home game. Riders got off to a very strong start and were able to maintain the […]
This game was a second of a back to back against the Wolves, with both games being won in dramatic fashion. After Corey Johnson’s game-winning three on Friday, this game was set up to be another instant classic, and it certainly delivered. Lamarr Kimble, who scored 24 points in his team’s loss in the last […]
The Leicester Riders and Worcester Wolves go head to head once again this afternoon, this time at the University of Worcester Arena. Season So Far – Riders After Friday night’s win over the Wolves in front of of the Sky Sports Cameras at the Morningside Arena the Leicester Riders now sit with a 14-1 record […]
Corey Johnson came up with a huge shot in the clutch, draining a three with two seconds remaining to beat the Worchester Wolves. It was his 17th points of the night, leading the team and hitting two huge threes in the fourth quarter to keep the Riders’ 11 game winning streak alive. Geno Crandall also […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Worcester Wolves in the BBL Championship on Friday evening in front of the Sky Sports cameras in the first meeting between the two sides this season. Season So Far – Riders A win on the road over the Giants leaves the Riders top the BBL Championship table, sitting with […]
Leicester Riders can confirm that both Kate Oliver and Sara Hinriksdottir will return to their home countries and miss the remainder of the WBBL season. Both players provided great contributions and standout performances for the Riders programme. However, due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, Riders have agreed to release them from their contracts and are fully […]
Riders new signing Mustapha Heron spoke to riders.basketball ahead of tonight’s Sky game with Worcester Wolves. “I’m amped to be joining the team! It feels great to finally be back to playing basketball,” commented Heron who will make his professional debut with the Riders. “As a rookie coming in I’m just ready to get to […]
Leicester Riders have acted swiftly to add American Mustapha Heron to their table-topping squad. The Connecticut-born player started his college career at Auburn where he scored in double figures in every game but one in his freshman year, leading the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game and rebounding with 6.1 rebounds per game. […]
Hoping to keep their winning momentum in play after their last game, Riders put on a show against Hemel Storm. With a slow start, the Riders fought hard against Storm , who battled throughout the game to clam their victory. Working to close the gap, Riders edged closer to Storm, ending the first half with […]
It was another great week for the Riders! Not only did we win against rivals Newcastle, but they also dropped one to Sheffield, again. That, along with a London loss to Cheshire, proved to be a massive week in terms of league standing for us. The Newcastle game was a tight one until the end, as […]
We got a couple of nice wins in the last week and I was delighted with the performances. Whenever we play Newcastle it is always a big occasion, and I was pleased with the response from the team. It is always a tough, tight affair when we play them, but I thought we responded very […]
Eimhear Morris will suit up for the Riders while playing for Loughborough Riders at the University. The Northern Ireland-born guard arrived at the club in 2020, and previously played for Belfast Phoenix where she averaged 10.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. She also was selected for the U15 and U16 Ireland National […]
A WBBL Trophy Semifinal awaits for the Leicester Riders, as they stormed to a 81-57 Quarter Final victory over the Oakland Wolves in an impressive display from start to finish. The Wolves were aggressive from the offset and pushed the Riders to a well-earned victory. They did a great job defending Oliver in the first quarter, […]
Corey Johnson went off for 24 points with five threes to lead the team to a 91-77 win against the Giants. Corey Johnson, Geno Crandall and Dairen Nelson-Henry each scored in double-digits, combining for 57 points. The trio have now scored 184 of the Riders 281 points over the last three games, to help Leicester […]
Season So Far – Riders A hard-fought victory at home to the Eagles in their last game put the Riders four points clear at the top of the BBL Championship table, with a 12-1 record. Holding their opponents to 75.8 points per game, their defence is the best in the league, and it was on […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) have had significant funding confirmed in the latest round of funding from the Sports Winter Survival Package. This is the second tranche of funding to be announced from the Government’s £300 million Sport Winter Survival Package that is focused on helping those major spectator sports severely impacted by coronavirus restrictions […]
The Riders continued their fine form in the BBL Championship with a 83-75 win against the second placed Newcastle Eagles. In a balanced team performance, Leicester had contributions from all over the court, with four players scoring in double-digits. Darien Nelson-Henry continued his hot form, with 20 points on his birthday. The birthday boy was […]
Season So Far – Riders Coming into this top of the table clash, the Riders’ offence has been on fire. Over the last four league games, Leicester have scored 106 points on averaging, failing to score in triple digits just once. They sit top of the BBL Championship, with an 11-1 record and the best […]
It has been a very unusual season for the Riders this last 6 months or so, but I have been very pleased with the way the team has adopted. No professional sports Clubs are finding it easy, but the basketball has been to a high standard throughout the season, and the BBL is more competitive […]
It has been an odd season thus far to say the least, and as the lockdown and uncertainty continues we wanted to find a way to connect with you on a more personal level. Speaking on behalf of the entire team, I would like to say that we miss the regular interaction dearly (although it is nice to […]
Riders were looking to bounce back after their narrow 80 – 79 defeat against Bradford dragons the day before. They certainly put things right with a convincing 96 – 63 win over the Nottingham Hoods. Riders used the depth of their bench well, rotating regularly, allowing them to maintain their high level of play and […]
Leicester Riders Women win their first WBBL Cup final after defeating Sevenoaks Suns 78-67. Riders put on a show in the first quarter, starting the game with 11 consecutive points before Sevenoaks touched the score sheet. The Cup final MVP, Kate Oliver, set the tone in the first quarter scoring 10 of her 18 points. […]
Riders responded to their BBL Trophy loss to the Lions on Friday in emphatic fashion, putting up 107 points board as they defeated the in form Sharks. It was a clash between the two best-ranked defences in the league, however, the game developed into a high scoring affair, ending 93-107. This marks the third BBL […]
Season So Far – Riders Riders are currently leading the table with a 10-1 record however Coach Paternostro’s side will be looking to bounce back from their Trophy defeat to London on Thursday. The Riders have already claimed the head to head against Sheffield having beaten both their previous encounters in the Championship. In the […]
The Riders fell to the Lions in the first round of the BBL Trophy 76-71 in a tightly contested affair in the capital. Ward-Hibbert hit a go-ahead three to give the Lions the lead with 48 seconds on the clock, the Riders were unable to reply and the Londoners sealed the deal from the free […]
London Lions v Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Trophy Venue: Copper Box Arena Tip off: 18:00 Season So Far – Riders The Riders come into the first round of the BBL Trophy on a seven-game winning streak, with a 10-1 record which tops the BBL Championship table. Over the last three games, Leicester have kicked their […]
Leicester Riders are out on top of the BBL Championship on their own, after a dominant 97-78 victory on the road against the Glasgow Rocks. This result was coupled with an upset defeat 81-75 at home for London Lions by the Plymouth Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Riders were well on top throughout the first three […]
Leicester Riders women secured a 93-39 home win against Caledonia Pride. Both teams had a slow start out the gate, but the Riders went on a 13-0 run until Pride scored their first basket at the 4-minute mark. In the second quarter, Leicester created a comfortable 47-21 lead after a strong effort on both […]
Season So Far – Riders Winning an overtime thriller at home to the Giants continued Leicester’s now six-game winning streak, bringing the Riders to a 9-1 record, the best in the BBL. Giving up 74 points per game, their defence is good for the second-best in the league, however, it was their offence which brought […]
Season So Far – Riders Leicester secured a superb 103-76 win over to the Surrey Scorchers in their most recent game, this helped them go top of the table with a game still in hand and gives them a current record of 8-1. The Riders have proved how strong their offence is with back-to-back 30-point […]
Jesper Sundberg has won his second Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for January 2021. Coach Sundberg has led the Riders women to an undefeated record, including the three dominant wins in January against Caledonia Pride, Newcastle Eagles and the Oakland Wolves. In the January contests, the Riders continued their defensive showcase holding the Wolves […]
Geno Crandall has won the Molten BBL Player of the Month for January after five straight league wins to join Lions at the summit of the table. Crandall’s biggest moment coming when he hit a buzzer-beating floater to secure a 75-73 home win over B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. The 24 year-old Minneapolis native joined Riders […]
Riders picked up a 77-62 win on the road against BA London Lions in their first game of 2021 after the WNBL pause. Makana Stone once again had a strong performance, coming close to a triple double. Stone ended the game with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 9 steals. Head Coach Antonio Quintero commentated “We […]
Following the Riders impressive win against Bradford Dragons which saw them into the final four of the L Lynch Trophy, Riders were looking to pick up their third win in the league against top of the table team Derby Trailblazers. Riders had a strong game and led for most part of it, with young Charnwood […]
Britain’s oldest BBL franchise, Leicester Riders, has partnered with XPS, the sports coaching software which helps coaches monitor and improve team performance. Riders, and its pathway, have access to the state of the art software and are delighted to be teaming up with XPS. “It’s fantastic for us to be able to work with XPS […]
Leicester Riders moved to joint top of the BBL Championship with an emphatic 103-76 win over Surrey Scorchers on Sunday. The Scorchers kept the game tight in the first quarter, even building small leads, but Riders started to assert their authority in the second period, and then took over in the second half. Riders won […]
Season So Far – Riders A 75-73 win to the Sheffield Sharks in their most recent game, in part thanks to a go-ahead bucket from Geno Crandall with five seconds left on the clock, moved the Riders to a 7-1 record to start the season. Leicester defence has set the tone for them, and they’re […]
Riders were able to prevail in a hard-fought game against the Oakland Wolves. The wolves started the game strong as they jumped to a 5-10 lead mid-way in the first quarter. However, as soon as Christina Gaskin subbed in she brought intensity and hit a big three to help the home team bounce back. There […]
Leicester Riders held on to win a superb contest at the Morningside Arena against the Sheffield Sharks, 75-73, to retain their bright start to the BBL Championship, and maintain the pressure on the league leaders London Lions. There was nothing in the game for three quarters when a burst from Riders gave them a ten […]
Season So Far – Riders Holding their opponents to 68 points per game, the Riders’ defence has led them to a 6-1 record to start the season, enough to earn them third in the table, with two games in hand on the teams above. Offensively, the Riders have been sharing the wealth, with four players […]